FrameMaker Publishing Server FAQ

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What is Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release)?

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) is an enterprise software that keeps publishing on track in a world on the go. Significantly boost performance with support for a new 64-bit FrameMaker. Publish faster than ever before. Secure PDFs with a password and have precise control over marks and bleeds, and other output settings. Remotely automate publishing tasks via a powerful web accessible dashboard. Achieve consistent output with templates and presets. Deliver content as Responsive HTML5, PDF, Mobile App, EPUB, Kindle and more. Enjoy out-of-the-box support for leading CMSs or use web APIs to quickly connect with other CMSs.

Who should use Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release)?

FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) is ideal for enterprises that need an automated, server-based publishing solution to deliver high volumes of professional-quality technical content to multiple channels, formats, and devices. They wanta custom publishing solution that can integrate with their CMS, schedule publishing tasks, and be managed centrally or accessed remotely.

What is the difference between Adobe FrameMaker (2019 release) and Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release)?

Adobe FrameMaker (2019 release) is a complete solution for authoring and publishing technical content across channels, mobile devices, and formats.

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) is an enterprise software to automate multichannel publishing that lets you access publishing services remotely and output technical content in multiple formats and as mobile apps. FrameMaker Publishing Server supports many more output formats than FrameMaker. It lets you automate and schedule publishing services and access and manage them remotely.

What is the difference between Adobe FrameMaker Server and Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server?

Adobe FrameMaker Server was rebranded as Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server as of release 11. The new name communicates the software’s value proposition more clearly.

How can I use FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) with the XML Documentation for Adobe Experience Manager?

With the XML Documentation for Adobe Experience Manager, you can publish DITA content to Experience Manager Sites and Experience Manager Mobile. However, publishing to other formats, like Responsive HTML5, PDF, EPUB, and Kindle, requires FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release).

FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) contains a license that specifically permits the use of FrameMaker on a server or in an automated environment. The EULA for FrameMaker (2019 release) more tightly defines the license for use interactively on an individual user’s desktop. For more details, review the complete EULAs for FrameMaker (2019 release) and FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release).

Can I install FrameMaker Publishing Server on multiple computers?

Each license of FrameMaker Publishing Server allows you to install the software on a physical or virtual machine with up to 4 cores.

What is core-based pricing of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release)?

The pricing/licensing of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) is based on the number of cores* used by the computer on which it is running. The core-based pricing model of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) requires the licensee to purchase one license for four cores. If more cores than the license permits are present, it shall be required by the licensee to configure the computer (using a reliable and verifiable means of hardware or software partitioning) so that the total number of cores made available to FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) are as per the terms of the license.

The use of cores beyond the licensed amount will be considered a violation of the EULA.

* ”Core” means a physical or virtual core on a Physical or Virtual Machine that is capable of independently manipulating and operating the software.

I have a multi-core machine. How many licenses of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) do I need?

You need one license of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) for four cores (any additional cores will be considered a separate CPU). For example, a quad-core machine will need one license of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) if you want to use all four cores. Similarly, an octa-core machine will need two licenses of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) if you want to use all eight cores.

I have an octa-core machine. Can I buy only one license of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release)?

Yes, you can buy only one license of FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) for an octa-core machine, but you shall be required to configure the computer (using a reliable and verifiable means of hardware or software partitioning) so that only four cores are made available to FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release). The use of cores beyond the licensed amount will be considered a violation of the EULA.

When should I purchase a license for Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) rather than FrameMaker (2019 release)?

For new installations where Adobe FrameMaker will be used in a server-based or automated environment (for purposes such as automatic catalog or database publishing or generating personalized documents, customized books, or digital publications), you will probably need to purchase a license for FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release). If you are already using a previous version of FrameMaker Publishing Server (7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2015, or 2017 release) and would benefit from using the new features in FrameMaker (2019 release) in an automated environment, you can purchase a license to upgrade to FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release).

How is Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) priced?

A full license of Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server (2019 release) is priced at U.S. $14,999 per CPU. To learn more about pricing, visit the buying guide page.

“Computer” means one or more central processing units (“CPU”) in a hardware device (including a Server) that accepts information in digital or similar form and manipulates it for a specific result based on a sequence of instructions. “CPU” means central processing units on computers used to operate the Software provided that: (a) all CPUs on a Computer on which the Software is installed shall be deemed to operate the Software unless Licensee/You configures that computer (using a reliable and verifiable means of hardware or software partitioning) such that the total number of CPUs that actually operate the Software is less than the total number on that Computer; and (b) when a CPU contains more than one processing core, each group of two (2) processing cores, and any remaining unpaid processing core, will be deemed one (1) CPU.